Owners of emotional support animals do not have to pay pet deposits. ESA owners also do not have to pay any monthly pet fees. If a tenant paid a pet deposit when they moved in but later qualified for an emotional support animal, they may be entitled to a refund of the pet deposit [...]
No, landlords cannot charge ESA owners pet rent. Under federal and state housing rules, landlords are not allowed to charge any type of pet fee or deposit for tenants with emotional support animals. Landlords also cannot charge an application fee to process the tenant’s ESA reque [...]
By law, owners of emotional support animals (ESA) are exempt from residential no-pet policies. Housing providers must reasonably accommodate tenants that have an ESA, as long as they can provide an ESA letter from a licensed healthcare professional as proof. However, just because [...]
If you signed a lease and moved into a no-pets building, you may still be able to bring home an emotional support animal. Many people qualify for an ESA after they move in. It’s very common for people to develop mental health issues or discover the benefits of an ESA after moving [...]
Yes, you are allowed to have more than one emotional support animal. It is not unusual for someone to need two or more ESAs. You can also have them in any combination — for example, a cat and a dog, two dogs, or a dog and a rabbit. Is there a limit to the number of ESAs you can h [...]
Many landlords require a pet deposit if you move in with an animal to cover potential damage to the property. Some may also charge an ongoing monthly pet fee. Emotional support animals, however, have special housing rights and are completely exempt from any pet fees and deposits. [...]
Living with an emotional support animal (ESA) can make all the difference when managing a mental health condition, working through trauma or grief, and finding the strength to care for yourself. However, when you’re looking for an apartment, townhome, or other leased housin [...]
If you’re considering qualifying for an emotional support animal letter, also known as an ESA letter, you can still obtain one in 2022. Getting an official emotional support animal letter is essential to having a valid ESA and receiving protection under federal and state laws. Le [...]
You adore your emotional support animal (ESA). And you’re probably baffled when other people don’t immediately feel the same way. After all, your ESA helps you feel connected and calm. If other people could experience these emotions with your ESA, they would understand why your a [...]
Congratulations, your therapist or doctor just approved you for an emotional support animal and gave you a signed ESA letter! Once you receive your ESA letter, your pet — or future pet — has officially qualified as an emotional support animal. As an ESA owner, you have special r [...]